We're looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Fowler Welch team in Spalding, supporting our Chilled operation and delivering to key retail customers across the UK., This is a permanent role offering full-time stability for HGV Class 1 drivers who will be responsible for RDC, Farms and Packhouse deliveries. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards. You'll be joining a supportive transport team where safe driving, reliable service and high professional standards are valued every day.,
- Carry out safe, professional deliveries to customer premises across the UK.
- Operating refrigerated articulated vehicles
- Complete nationwide deliveries of palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres, Farms and Packhouses
- Report to the Transport team at the start of each shift and keep them updated on delays, delivery issues or load discrepancies.
- Complete all paperwork accurately and ensure PODs are signed and returned to the Transport Office.
- Follow company procedures, including health, safety and hygiene standards.
- Manage your working time in line with the Road Transport Directive and tachograph rules.
- Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects correctly and take responsibility for your unit and trailer, including temperature checks where required.
- Maintain a professional standard of behaviour, appearance and customer service at all times.
You should hold a valid C+E Licence - Previous Class 1 Driving Experience is advantageous however we will consider New Pass Drivers
- No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
- Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
- Understand and able to comply with Driver's hours and WTD legislation.
- Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
- Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
- Excellent communication skills.
Fowler Welch - a multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and promote being an employer of choice. - In return, we offer:
- Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
- Fowler Welch 'Safedrive' Scheme - we reward our drivers on safe, efficient and legally compliant driving, with the potential of earning an extra £1,000 a year!
- Fowler Welch 'Collision Free Year' awards and associated yearly prize draws
- Coveted 'Driver of the Year' accolade - highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £500 of vouchers
- Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
- Free Life Insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees - monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers
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